Extra light is right...the Louis Garneaux X-Lite Road Cycling Helmet is an In-Mold constructed racing light helmet with 37 cooling vents, and U-bar Technology, a process that uses 6-fold plastic exoskeleton material to increase impact resistance exponentially. Plus, a Spiderlock SL single-dial fit system gives you a great fit every time so you can focus on your performance...not adjusting an ill-fitting helmet.

the helmet is light at the expense of thicker more comfortable pads. I thinkthe straps feel so thin and cheap because stronger straps would add weight.I guess you can't have it all. I like light but can most definatley feel the helmet when I am on a bumpy road. Overall, it is a decent helmet for the sale price I got it at.

After trying 4 other brands, this helmet is the first one that is light enough on my head that doesn't trigger migraines. I wore it for the first time for one hour with no issues. I'm looking forward to now being able to ride safely. I do have to wear it larger than most would, but it's the pressure that triggers my headaches. I also did have to put a layer of batting on the top so I wouldn't feel the helmet rest on the top of my head. It may not be snug, but at least it is safer than riding without a helmet at all. I hope this information is helpful for others who have the same issues.

I bought this to replace Giro prolight helmet. The Giro was light but it does not have a dial adjustment and it was not comfortable when riding for long periods of time. The Louis Garneau x-light helmet weighs 1 ounce more but it is much more comfortable and one can fine tune the adjustment using the dial. This is definitely a keeper. Worth the money.

I have ridden for 42 years now and this is the lightest, most comfortable helmet I have ever owned, short of a leather hairnet helmet in my Cat. 3/collegiate racing days in the early 1970's. I will definitely purchase another Lite when my current helmet is due for replacement this late summer/early fall.